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Global Design Project: GDP297 Color Challenge

This week's challenge at Global Design Project is perfect for florals.

I really like this color combo when used with the Art Gallery Stamp Set (#158201). If you get creative, you can turn the large flower into an even bigger one by layering it in different directions. For these beautiful blooms, I used three layers. I also used two of the small flowers to make the medium size flower for the card on the right. The end result reminds me of carnations or maybe even peonies.

This card, in particular, has a lot of layers resulting in a lot of thickness. The white panel is layered on the base with a Foam Adhesive Sheet (#152815). The small strip of Fresh Freesia In-color DSP (#155641) is leftover from an earlier project. The sentiments on both cards are from the Biggest Wish Stamp Set (#155052) and stamped with Blackberry Bliss ink.

This closeup gives you a better look at all the layers.

Fresh Freesia has a pink undertone, so it works well with the Blackberry Bliss. Also, if you don't have Pear Pizzazz ink, I think that Granny Apple Green or even Old Olive would work well as a substitute.

I had enough flowers stamped to make a second card, so I went with something a little more traditional and simple.

I didn't have any Pear Pizzazz DSP, so I used one of the stamps from the set to create a tone-on-tone background. It was almost too pretty to cover up, but I think enough of it shows to add a little something special to the card base. I added a twine bow to the stem and a few sequins from the Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack (#155465) to both cards.

I hope you are inspired to give this color combination a try and play along. Be sure to check out what the other talented designers/players have created for this great color challenge at the Global Design Project Challenge Blog.

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Have a blessed day!

Global Design Project Theme Challenge: GDP295

It's time for our theme challenge at Global Design Project. Realistically, I don't know if I can call this a challenge, considering practically every card I make fits into this category...lol :)

Whether your style is trendy or traditional, the Hand-penned Petals stamp set (#155492) has a broad appeal and it is perfect for this week's challenge. For both cards I heat embossed the flowers with gold embossing powder on watercolor paper and then used ink refills and a water brush to color the images. I used Fresh Freesia, Bumble Bee, and Pear Pizzazz.

For this first card I wanted to create something a little more trendy, so I sponged VersaMark ink over one of the new stencils from the Plenty of Patterns Decorative Masks (#155553), heat embossed it with Heat & Stick Powder (#154317) and then added Gilded Leafing (#154561).

To finish off the card I added a few sequins and a pre-cut foil piece from the Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack (#155465).

This next card is a little more traditional. I used some Fresh Freesia paper from the In Color DSP Assortment (#155641) for the base of the card. Then I cut a rectangle from white cardstock using the Stitched Rectangles dies (#151820) and layered on three sets of flowers. (Note: I cut one of the flower assortments into two pieces and placed them beneath the others for a fuller look.) Finally, I stamped and fussy cut the word "hello" for both cards using the new Biggest Wish stamp set. (#155052)

We would love to have you play along with us this week. Be sure to check out what the other talented designers/players have created for this fun challenge at the Global Design Project Challenge Blog.

I WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR STAMPIN' UP! DEMONSTRATOR

If you are in the United States and need a demonstrator, then you can order your supplies in my online store here.

Global Design Project: GDP294 Sketch Challenge

It's time for our sketch challenge at Global Design Project.

I really struggled with this one until I stopped taking it literally and went with something a little more abstract. When I looked at the original design I knew it was not really my style...so I decided to make it work for me. Instead of those diagonal panels, I used two die-cut springs of greenery...and that made all the difference.

I guess I should back up a bit and start with things in order of layers. I used a Bermuda Bay card base and added a piece of white cardstock that I ran through the embossing machine using the new Stitched Greenery Die (#155451). Next, I die-cut two springs using Mossy Meadow cardstock and the new Artistic Dies (#155371) being extra careful to leave all those intricate pieces intact. At this point, I knew it was missing something, so I added some flowers that I already had premade from an earlier project using the Pierced Blooms Dies.

I stamped the "thanks" from the Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542) in Mossy Meadow ink and used my electronic cutter to cut it. Finally, I added a few sequins from the Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack (#155465).

That's all for me. It's the Memorial Day holiday here in the U.S.A., so I am headed out to enjoy the glorious weather we are having here in Nashville. Have a blessed day!

We would love to have you play along with us this week. Be sure to check out what the other talented designers/players have created for this fun challenge at the Global Design Project Challenge Blog.

I WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR STAMPIN' UP! DEMONSTRATOR

If you are in the United States and need a demonstrator, then you can order your supplies in my online store here.

 

Global Design Project: GDP293 Color Challenge

This week's challenge at Global Design Project uses some of our beautiful new In-Colors for 2021-2023.

I used an Evening Evergreen Ombre Gift Bag (#155479) backed with an adhesive sheet to create an easy and beautiful background for this card. The flowers/leaves are from the Timeless Tropical stamp set (#151497) and stamped in Pale Papaya/Evening Evergreen inks. I used Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends to color the flowers and Soft Succulent Blends for the leaves.

 

I added a white floral spray die cut with the Penned Flowers dies (#155557). The word "aloha" is from the In The Tropics die set (#151495) and is designed to coordinate with the Timeless Tropical stamp set (#151497). I cut it once with Evening Evergreen cardstock and twice with Whisper White cardstock and then layered them together to create a more substantial embellishment.

 

A few Genial Gems (#155500) add the perfect finishing touch to the card.

 

I hope you are inspired to give this color combination a try and play along. Be sure to check out what the other talented designers/players have created for this great color challenge at the Global Design Project Challenge Blog.

I WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR STAMPIN' UP! DEMONSTRATOR

If you are in the United States and need a demonstrator, then you can order your supplies in my online store here.

Have a blessed day!